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Romania to raise fines for feeding bears by the roadside, environment minister says
Romania Insider
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July 10, 2025
Environment minister Diana Buzoianu announced plans to toughen penalties for individuals who feed wild bears from their cars, following growing concerns over human-wildlife interactions along the scenic Transfăgărășan road. Speaking on Wednesday,...
Romania gives impetus to the development of storage capacities with legislative change
CEENERGYNEWS
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July 10, 2025
The Romanian Energy Regulatory Authority (ANRE) has approved the rules that remove double taxation on electricity stored and later fed back into the grid. The decision aims to promote storage development and strengthen the energy system. The...
Romania is the one that decided the ban applied to Mayor Ion Ceban in the Schengen area
IPN
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July 10, 2025
Today, in front of the Parliament, several members and supporters of the Communist and Socialist Bloc protested against the government’s policies, demanding free elections, respect for social rights, and the independence of state institutions. The...
I use my Pixel Buds Pro for this unexpected task — and it's not music
Android Police
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July 21, 2025
You reach for the essentials when you’re getting ready for a trip. Passport, a reliable power bank, and maybe your Google Pixel Buds Pro. They’re perfect for music on long flights or drowning out the noise during a crowded commute. However, could...
Romania bans Moldovan mayor from border-free Schengen area, ministry says
Yahoo News
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BUCHAREST (Reuters) -Romania has banned Ion Ceban, the mayor of neighbouring Moldova's capital, Chisinau, from entering the country in a move that extends to the entire Schengen visa-free travel area, Romania's foreign ministry said on Wednesday....
Romanian authorities seize assets of mercenary Horațiu Potra in tax evasion case
Romania Insider
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July 9, 2025
Romanian prosecutors have placed a precautionary seizure on the accounts and assets of the mercenary Horațiu Potra, in a case of tax evasion, embezzlement, and money laundering. The measure targets over RON 24 million, nearly 30 kilograms of gold,...
Romanian man pleads guilty to fraud scheme involving Walmart
Pelican State News - Louisiana
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July 8, 2025
Michael M Simpson Acting United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Louisiana | Department of JusticeMichael M Simpson Acting United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Louisiana | Department of Justice A Romanian man, Rambo Harna,...
Romania ends double taxation of energy storage
Balkan Green Energy News
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July 9, 2025
The National Energy Regulatory Authority (ANRE) announced that it has approved an order on methodological norms exempting electricity that is stored and reintroduced into the grid from the payment of regulated tariffs. The main goal is to...
Romanian PM Ilie Bolojan reaffirms support for Ukraine in call with Denys Shmyhal
Romania Insider
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July 9, 2025
Romanian prime minister Ilie Bolojan held a phone conversation with his Ukrainian counterpart, Denys Shmyhal, on Tuesday evening, July 8. The two leaders discussed Russia's illegal invasion of Ukraine, its impact on civilian infrastructure and the...
Romanian car brand Dacia makes impressive entry in European SUV market with Bigster model
Romania Insider
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July 9, 2025
The first sales figures from two of the largest European markets, France and Germany, both major markets for the Dacia brand, show that the debut of the carmaker's largest SUV, the Bigster, has been impressive. June data on car registrations in...
Romania, under orange code for storms and yellow code for wind, following the heatwave
IPN
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July 9, 2025
0 After the expiration of the red heatwave code, Romania is facing severe atmospheric instability. Meteorologists have issued an orange storm code for several regions in the east of the country, Transylvania and Muntenia, where heavy rain, gales...
Romania avoids negative recommendations under EU's excessive deficit procedure
Romania Insider
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July 9, 2025
The significant fiscal consolidation measures recently adopted by the Romanian government are "an important and positive step" towards complying with the new Excessive Deficit Procedure (EDP) recommendation, provided that all measures are fully...
Romania’s Fiscal Council trusts fiscal corrective package can avert sovereign downgrade
Romania Insider
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July 9, 2025
The budgetary corrective package 2025-2026 could avert a sovereign rating downgrade, the Romanian Fiscal Council concludes in its opinion on the fiscal package approved by the government on July 3. There was no alternative to the fiscal package,...
Romania avoids financial penalties and will continue to receive European funds
IPN
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July 9, 2025
0 Romania has avoided a penalty from the Economic and Financial Affairs Council by presenting a financial reform plan in Brussels. The statement was made by the European Commissioner for Economy, Valdis Dombrovskis, after the meeting of EU finance...
Wizz Air announces expansion and reorganization of Bucharest operations
AeroTime News
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July 13, 2025
Wizz Air announced, on July 20, 2025, a major expansion at Bucharest’s two international airports, Otopeni- Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP) and Baneasa- Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU). Otopeni, which is the largest and busiest...
Romanian Social Democrats turn increasingly dissenting to government's fiscal policy
Romania Insider
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July 9, 2025
Sorin Grindeanu, the interim leader of the Social Democratic Party PSD, the largest member of the ruling coalition by the number of lawmakers, expressed discontent with the government not taking into consideration his party's fiscal policy...
Romania keeps policy rate at 6.5% as inflation expected to considerably pick up
Romania Insider
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July 9, 2025
The annual inflation rate will pick up considerably in the following months, under the transitory impact of the expiry of the electricity price capping scheme and the increase in VAT rates and excise duties starting August 1, thus climbing well...
Romanian president nominates new Constitutional Court judge
Romania Insider
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July 8, 2025
Romanian president Nicușor Dan has appointed university professor Dacian Cosmin Dragoș as a judge on the Constitutional Court (CCR). The appointment was made official on Tuesday, July 8, through a presidential decree. Dragoș, a professor at the...
Romanians hold mixed opinions about new president Nicușor Dan, survey shows
Romania Insider
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July 8, 2025
Romanians have mixed opinions regarding the activity carried out by Nicușor Dan in his role as president, according to the Informat.ro – INSCOP Research Barometer. Nevertheless, a fragile majority hold a positive view of him. Specifically, 29.7%...
Romania Faces Harsh Economic Measures to Avoid "Greek Scenario"
Bulgarian News Agency
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"We must admit that for years our country spent much more than it could afford," Romanian Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan said last night on Antena 1 television, explaining the unpopular fiscal-budgetary measures that his government will implement in...